Stefan McClure

American football player (born 1993)

American football player

Stefan McClureSMU Mustangs

Position:| Cornerbacks coach
Personal information
Born:|  (1993-01-31) January 31, 1993 (age 32)
Vista, California, U.S.
Height:| 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:| 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:| Vista
College:| California
Undrafted:| 2016
Career history

As a player:

* Indianapolis Colts (2016–2017)*
* Washington Redskins (2017)
* Detroit Lions (2017)*
* Oakland Raiders (2017)*
* Detroit Lions (2018)*

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

As a coach:

* SMU (2019–2020)
Graduate assistant
* SMU (2021–present)
Cornerbacks coach

Career NFL statistics
| Total tackles:| 3

|

Stats at Pro Football Reference

Stefan Arnaz McClure (born January 31, 1993) is an American football coach and former strong safety who is currently the corner backs coach at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

## Professional career

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### Indianapolis Colts

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McClure signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent after not being selected in the 2016 NFL draft on May 2, 2016.[1] He was waived on September 3, 2016 for final roster cuts.[2] The Colts signed McClure to their practice squad on December 7, 2016.[3] On January 2, 2017, McClure signed a futures contract with the team,[4] but was waived on May 1, 2017.[5]

### Washington Redskins

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On August 3, 2017, McClure signed with the Washington Redskins.[6] Despite being a late addition in the offseason, he had a strong preseason and made the final roster.[7] He played in seven games, primarily on special teams, before suffering a hamstring injury in Week 8. He was placed on injured reserve on November 1, 2017.[8] He was released with an injury settlement on November 8, 2017.[9]

### Detroit Lions

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On November 27, 2017, McClure was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[10] He was released on December 5, 2017.

### Oakland Raiders

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On December 19, 2017, McClure was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.[11]

### Detroit Lions (second stint)

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On January 2, 2018, McClure signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions.[12] He was waived/injured on August 19, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on August 25, 2018.

## Coaching career

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### SMU

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Stefan began coaching in 2019 as a defensive graduate assistant under his former head coach Sonny Dykes at SMU.[14] In March of 2021 he was promoted to the team’s cornerbacks coach after Kevin Curtis left for Baylor.[15]

## References

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1. ^ Letourneau, Connor (May 2, 2016). "Cal's Darius White, Stefan McClure sign with Colts". SFGate.com. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
2. ^ Bowen, Kevin (September 3, 2016). "Colts Make Final Cuts, Assemble 53-Man Roster". Colts.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
3. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Colts.com. December 7, 2016. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
4. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Sign Seven Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on January 3, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
5. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Colts.com. May 1, 2017. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
6. ^ Czarda, Stephen (August 3, 2017). "Redskins Sign Safeties Stefan McClure And Tim Scott". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
7. ^ Kring-Schreifels, Jake (September 2, 2017). "With Strong Preseason, Stefan McClure Makes The Final Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
8. ^ Czarda, Stephen (November 1, 2017). "Redskins Sign Defensive Lineman Arthur Jones". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2017.
9. ^ "11/9: Redskins Make Roster Move". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
10. ^ "Lions sign WR Bradley Marquez and S Rolan Milligan to active roster". DetroitLions.com. November 27, 2017. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018.
11. ^ "Raiders add former Redskins S Stefan McClure to practice squad". 247Sports.com. December 19, 2017.
12. ^ "Lions sign S Stefan McClure to Reserve-Future contract". DetroitLions.com. January 2, 2018. Archived from the original on March 12, 2018.
13. ^ "Lions sign free agent S Marcus Cromartie and waive-injured S Stefan McClure". DetroitLions.com. August 19, 2018.
14. ^ Faraudo, Jeff. "Former Cal Cornerback Stefan McClure Finds a New Challenge Coaching at SMU". Sports Illustrated Cal Bears News, Analysis and More. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
15. ^ "SMU GA Stefan McClure promoted as CBs coach". smu.rivals.com. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

## External links

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* California Golden Bears bio
* Indianapolis Colts bio
* Washington Redskins bio Archived September 7, 2017, at the Wayback Machine